T-Shirt vs. Undershirt

Hi! What is the difference between a T-shirt and an undershirt? I’ve seen white T-shirts (that don’t come in a bag) that look good quality, but some come in white or in some other plain color. Does a T-shirt have to have a print or a logo, or can it be plain and still be considered a T-shirt? I like wearing T-shirts, but I don’t want to end up in “underwear;” that’s what undershirts are. Thank You!

Community Answers

Undershirts usually hug tighter to the skin, and act as more of an insulation layer and guard against perspiration. Because of this, they are usually plain colors (white, black, gray), and do not have designs on them because they are not meant to be seen. T-shirts are generally looser and are intended to be worn visibly, and so can be more colorful or have patterns, but do not have to.

In general, undershirts will be found in stores with the socks and underwear, so as long and the items you are looking at aren’t near there, you should be fine.

The undershirt has no print on it. Solid color: white or black. It’s also a lot fitting to one’s body. The T-shirt is a lot loose and has prints and different colors. It is totally meant to be seen compared to the undershirt.